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and I'd like everyone to hear me out before interjecting
we are lucky to have marty show up here
marty **IS NOT** showing up here because he's interested in us
he comes here because (1) he likes the attention, and (2) occasional other things, like looking for pics or bungie party info
** marty is in control **
we need to accomodate HIM, not the other way around
trying to get the scoop with questions like "hey what's your personal opinion on this contentious issue that I really want to know?" is not how you keep him engaged and coming back
it's like chatting up a girl for the first time: you talk about shit SHE wants to talk about -- Tex has changed their nick to PPFFFT
the lullaby or whatever else (usually stuff centered around him), etc
when marty joins, just accept that, for now, we are here for HIM, not the other way around. stop trying to get the scoop
it's extremely unlikely, but it could happen that if he likes being here enough, he could become a semi-regular visitor
after which time he'd be more likely to divulge info, put up with our shit, or both
in summation: when marty joins, (1) be cool, (2) talk about shit he wants to talk about
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